General Training IELTS (Band 8 and Above) - Changing and Forming

to completely transform something into a different form

to change the position or order of something

to change from a liquid to a semi-solid or solid state, often through the process of clotting or curdling

to gradually disappear or spread out

to change from a solid to a gas without passing through the liquid phase

to make alterations or adjustments to improve the quality, effectiveness, or suitability of something

to dry up or shrink, typically due to a loss of moisture

to cause an object or image to change its shape smoothly and seamlessly

to decline in quality, condition, or overall state

to become limp or droopy, usually due to lack of water or loss of vitality

to break into smaller pieces

to cause a substance to change directly from the solid phase to the gas phase without passing through the liquid phase

to make a disease or medical condition worse or more serious

(of natural forces such as wind, water, or other environmental factors) to gradually wear away or diminish the surface of a material

to make something less forceful, potent, or intense by adding additional elements or substances

to make something change in terms of color, shape, etc. due to the effect or influence of the sun, wind, or rain

to twist or bend something out of its normal or natural shape

to enhance the strength or effect of something

to heat a liquid and turn it into gas then cool it and make it liquid again in order to purify it

to sharpen or hone the cutting edge of a blade by rubbing it against a sharpening tool or stone